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Rental Not a Preliminary Turnover for Maritime Shipping, BFH Ruling December 19, 2024

  • The case involves a decision by the Federal Finance Court of Germany.
  • The court ruled on a case regarding the tax status of leasing services related to maritime shipping.
  • The ruling states that certain services are tax-exempt only if provided directly to the ship operator.
  • The plaintiff’s appeal against a previous court decision was dismissed.
  • The plaintiff is responsible for the costs of the appeal.
  • The case involved the leasing of equipment used in a seaport for unloading ships.
  • The tax authority determined that the leasing services were not tax-exempt.

Source: bundesfinanzhof.de

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